Dark Red Kidney Bean (Bush) Seeds – 20 Count

Southern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.

Stock your pantry with a classic, hearty staple by growing your own Dark Red Kidney Beans. This heirloom bush bean is a cornerstone of homestyle cooking, prized for its robust flavor and firm, creamy texture that holds up beautifully in slow-cooked dishes. The beans' deep, beautiful burgundy color adds a vibrant touch to any meal. An essential ingredient for a classic chili, these beans are also perfect for soups, stews, and salads. Productive and easy to grow, this is a must-have for any well-stocked kitchen garden.

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• The essential bean for a rich, flavorful, classic chili.
• A robust, full-bodied flavor and smooth, creamy texture.
• The beautiful, deep red beans hold their color and shape well when cooked.
• A very productive and reliable bush bean that is easy to grow.

• Plant Name: Dark Red Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
• Type: Bush Bean, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 15-20 inches
• Days to Maturity: 90-100 days for dry beans
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Sold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.

Country of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 2-4 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Harvest: For dry beans, allow the pods to dry completely on the plant before picking.

Keep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.

For general seed-starting and storage guidance, see University of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.

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